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5 Ways Cruise Newbies Waste Money on Their Cruise

Jayson Judson
Jayson Judson
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👁️ 41K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 0:52

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The creator identifies five specific ways first time cruisers often spend unnecessary money during their voyages. The first suggestion involves bringing your own alcohol, such as wine or champagne, to avoid high costs, noting that many lines allow two bottles and that passengers should request glasses from cabin attendants to avoid corkage fees. Regarding onboard services, the creator advises against succumbing to high pressure sales tactics in the spa, specifically mentioning expensive lotions and creams. For connectivity, the video recommends using airplane mode on phones to avoid unexpected charges, as cruise Wi-Fi packages can yield mixed results. The fourth point highlights the importance of packing a personal first aid kit to avoid the high prices found in ship stores. Finally, the creator concludes that passengers do not need every extra amenity to have a positive experience, as much of the enjoyment can be found within the standard cruise fare. The video ends by asking viewers to share their own experiences with wasted money on cruises.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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many Cruise Lines allow you to bring two bottles of wine or champagne and make sure to ask your cabin attendant for wine glasses so you can avoid corkage fees

you don't need $1,500 in lotions and creams that would cost a fraction of that back home just say no

I recommend putting your phone in airplane mode yes some carriers are offering Cruise packages with mixed results

you can have a great time on your cruise with what's included in your cruise Fair

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring two bottles of wine or champagne on board to avoid corkage fees
Say no to high-pressure spa sales tactics
Put your phone in airplane mode to manage Wi-Fi costs
Pack a first aid kit to avoid high ship store prices
Enjoy your cruise with what's included in the fare

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Wasting money on alcohol corkage feesBring two bottles of wine or champagne and ask for wine glasses
Falling for high-pressure spa salesJust say no to expensive lotions and creams
Unexpected Wi-Fi costsPut phone in airplane mode and be cautious of cruise packages
High prices for first aid items on shipPack a first aid kit

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common ways cruise newbies waste money?
QHow can you avoid overspending on a cruise?

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